Indie Dance

Years in the making, ‘Forgiv’e sees Inámo, Wild Dark, Ariaano, and Starving Yet Full come together for a collaboration built on creative trust rather than convenience. Out now via trueColors, the EP explores the space where emotive songwriting meets dancefloor-focused production, pairing the stirring title track with the deeper, more cinematic ‘Scenic Route.’ We spoke... Read more »

Drifting into view from the I AM YOU cosmos, Deer Jade’s ‘Cosmic Cruiser’ EP blends funky grooves, raw emotion, and cosmic energy into an enchanting three-track journey. Led by the title track before flowing through ‘Anti Gravity’ and the hypnotic ‘Echoes of Eternity,’ the release sees Deer Jade pushing her signature sound further while continuing... Read more »

Balancing dark textures with an uplifting sense of momentum, ‘You Were Never Mine’ showcases Magit Cacoon’s distinctive ability to channel emotion through the dancefloor. Timeless and immersive, the track is crafted for both late-night journeys and peak-time moments alike. Built on powerful grooves, atmospheric depth, and a driving pulse, the record unfolds through tension, movement,... Read more »

Temple Tears returns to his own imprint GURU with ‘Let’s Talk About Me’, a track that distills everything that makes his sound so recognisable. A vintage organ riff grabs attention from the very first bar, quickly met by a pitch-shifting bassline that injects movement and attitude into the groove. Striking a balance between classic Power... Read more »

Fresh off his contribution to Lumière Noire Records’ ‘DESTIINO (Yuksek) – rem(ii)xes (EP)’, we caught up with German producer Lauer to discuss his approach to reimagining music, the philosophy behind his productions, and the stories that have shaped his distinctive sound. From his punk and skateboarding roots to the mystery of Pyramide III Studios and... Read more »

Mexican rising star Becheranō lands on Grapes with his upcoming EP, ‘Guess What.’ The release features four cuts, led by the title track ‘Guess What’ in collaboration with Shmina, alongside a remix treatment from label boss Ben Biron. Completing the EP are ‘No Exit’ and ‘Waiting For,’ shaping the release into an unfolding storyline from... Read more »

Grapes returns with its eleventh outing, and label boss Ben Biron steps into the spotlight with a remix that closes the circle on one of the imprint’s most anticipated releases. The original ‘Guess What’ comes from Mexican rising star Becheranō, joined by Shmina, and lands as the title track of a four cut EP that... Read more »

‘Bubblegum Discos’ is Tigerbalm at her boldest – a technicolour leap from the sun-drenched global grooves of ‘International Love Affair’ into a world painted with sharper edges, deeper rhythms, and a newfound artistic certainty. Built from Brazilian soul, African disco, and a constellation of collaborators spanning five countries, the album captures an artist who has... Read more »

To celebrate the release of his debut album on ILINX, the label headed by Sasha Carassi, The Illustrated Man has recorded an exclusive new mix for our Prima Lux series. Born in Yerevan and now based in Dubai, The Illustrated Man builds his world at the meeting point of cinema, visual art and literary science... Read more »

Levav lands on I AM YOU with a powerful new cut that blends hypnotic grooves, rolling low-end energy, and deep atmospheric textures built for late-night dancefloors. Driving percussion, infectious vocal hooks, and a steadily evolving arrangement make ‘Hoo!’ a standout weapon for DJs pushing melodic and underground sounds alike. ‘Hoo!’ is available here.